Zack Wheeler is projected to be the starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies when they face the Washington Nationals on opening day on March 27.
Wheeler was runner-up in the National League Cy Young voting last year. He posted a 16-7 record with a 2.57 ERA in 32 starts, striking out 224 batters in 200 innings.
The Phillies gave the ball to Wheeler on opening day last season. He gave up five hits across six scoreless frames.
Phillies Opening Day Starting Pitchers
| Year | Philadelphia starter | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Zack Wheeler | Braves | Lost, 9-3 |
| 2023 | Aaron Nola | Rangers | Lost, 11-7 |
| 2022 | Aaron Nola | Athletics | Won, 9-5 |
| 2021 | Aaron Nola | Braves | Won, 3-2 |
| 2020 | Aaron Nola | Marlins | Lost, 5-2 |
| 2019 | Aaron Nola | Braves | Won, 10-4 |
| 2018 | Aaron Nola | Braves | Lost, 8-5 |
| 2017 | Jeremy Hellickson | Reds | Won, 4-3 |
| 2016 | Jeremy Hellickson | Reds | Lost, 6-2 |
| 2015 | Cole Hamels | Red Sox | Lost, 8-0 |
| 2014 | Cliff Lee | Rangers | Won, 14-10 |
| 2013 | Cole Hamels | Braves | Lost, 7-5 |
| 2012 | Roy Halladay | Pirates | Won, 1-0 |
| 2011 | Roy Halladay | Astros | Won, 5-4 |
| 2010 | Roy Halladay | Nationals | Won, 11-1 |
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